Model Rockets
I am currently designing and printing a model rocket aprox. 27" tall with a 3" tube powered by an estes F15-4 motor. I plan on putting the printed parts in the model section for download when complete. Has anyone here printed any model rocket kits before or posted on the subject?
RE: Model Rockets
I forgot to mention that the model was redrawn in Open Rocket (free) for analysis. One of the nice features to this software is the rocket components can be exported as obj's and therefore brought into Slicer.
RE: Model Rockets
Rocket fins, slip on 3" I.D. Fed Ex shipping tube
RE: Model Rockets
I recently used my vintage 2011 Rep Rap Prusa Mendel to clone the out of production early 1980s Estes Attack Craft Orion kit with PLA prints for the nosecone, mandrels to wrap paper tubes around, engine mount to body tube spacers and an upgrade from the original steel spring engine retainer to a threaded cap.
RE:
These are some of the parts for a 2" x 41" tall rocket. Waiting on tubes to get here.
RE: Model Rockets
If you like these rockets check out these rocket on printable by Kmobrain: https://www.printables.com/@Kmobrain
RE: Model Rockets
Where's Chuck?
RE:
I have made my first hobby rocket with 3d-printing, never made anything before it. Used openrocket and fusion to simulate and design it. Looking forward to designing a two-stage version and a flight computer. Amateurish hobby rocket pics:
RE: Model Rockets
Nice! I'm curious how you are approaching minimizing weight of your parts. Are you doing vase mode prints, or perhaps a different approach?
Brand new to 3D printing and my 5-tool XL is my first 3D Printer!Check out my Multi-Tool fork of PrusaSlicer to mix and match nozzle sizes.